Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer page is loaded## Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineerlocations: Melbourne, Victoria, Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2120269**Title:**Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer### ***Play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and high‐performance earthing systems across major rail, Defence and energy projects.***KBR is seeking an experienced **Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer** to join our expanding national Power team. With major project delivery underway across Melbourne's transport network — including Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) Linewide and Stations and the North West Program Alliance — this role offers the opportunity to shape critical safety systems at the heart of Australia's future transport and energy infrastructure.As the Lead Earthing & Bonding Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority across a broad range of power engineering disciplines, including HV/LV systems, substations, networks, distribution systems, LFI, EMI and earthing studies. You will lead engineering teams, shape technical strategy, partner with senior clients, and play a key role in strengthening our national delivery capability.This is an opportunity to help shape Melbourne's transport and energy landscape for generations while mentoring and developing emerging engineering talent.## **What you'll be doing**### **Technical Delivery*** Provide technical authority across HV/LV electrical systems, substations and network infrastructure (up to132kV+).* Lead complex studies, including: + Soil resistivity modelling + Step & touch potential assessments + Earthing grid design and optimisation + Rail traction return and stray current management + CDEGS Modelling + Low Frequency Induction assessments + Electromagnetic Interference assessments* Lead development and approval of electrical documentation and designs for lightning protection systems, surge protection and equipotential bonding networks.* Review and approve calculations, earthing layouts, schematics, earthing grid models and installation documentation.* Review and interpret utility standards, rail safety requirements, and national electrical codes.* Lead site investigation and conduct testing (Soil Resistivity testing, Current Injection Testing etc...) to support design development### **Project Leadership & Client Engagement*** Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across major transport, Defence, energy and infrastructure projects.* Act as senior technical interface with stakeholders, utilities, rail operators, contractors and suppliers.* Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, safety‐in‐design workshops and engineering governance.* Ensure project outcomes meet technical standards, regulatory obligations and stakeholder requirements.### **Business & Team Growth*** Mentor, coach and uplift technical capability within the national Power team.* Support major proposals, bid strategies and client presentations.* Identify new growth opportunities, markets and partnerships for the Power business.* Champion innovation, digital engineering tools and continuous improvement across delivery.## **Qualifications & Experience*** Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Washington Accord accredited or equivalent).* Chartered status (CPEng / RPEQ / RPEV) desirable or progressing toward attainment.* Proven experience delivering EMI, LFI, earthing, bonding and lightning protection systems in rail, substations, utilities or major infrastructure.* Proficiency in CDEGS / SESShield or similar earthing modelling software.* Strong understanding of traction return systems, stray current control and metallic asset bonding.* Experience working with DNSPs/TNSPs or rail operators (e.g., MTM, ARTC, Sydney Metro) highly desirable.* MTM Accreditation (Design/Check/Approve) is highly desirable* Excellent client‐facing communication, leadership presence, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.* Demonstrated ability to manage complex scopes, competing priorities and high‐quality outcomes within fast‐paced project environments.* Commitment to mentoring, professional development and knowledge sharing.At KBR, we partner with our clients and delivery partners to deliver exceptional outcomes — driven by collaboration, technical excellence and our One Team approach.With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:* Access to iconic projects in Transport, Energy and Defence.* Genuine opportunities for professional development, certification and career progression.* A collaborative, people‐first culture where you are valued and supported.* Flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.* National career pathways and exposure to multidisciplinary teams.Join a team where people matter, your expertise is respected, and your work directly shapes critical Australian infrastructure.**KBR Values:**Our KBR Values - *We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams* - embody our people centric culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.**Help shape tomorrow by applying today!***Don't miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia's leading infrastructure businesses. 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